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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290,256.02, 1,780,452.45 and 717,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290,256.02, 1,780,452.45 and 717,261.30 is: 989,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290,256.02 : 1,780,452.45 = 717,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290,256.02/1,780,452.45 = 717,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290,256.02x = 1,780,452.45 × 717,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290,256.02x = 1,277,049,638,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,049,638,875.19/1,290,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,764.53

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